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Greater Manchester Police confirmed that officers have returned to the site in Breightmet seeking 'further forensic evidence' in the case.

Meanwhile, officers are still keen to speak to anyone with information about the case, no matter how insignificant it may seem.

Maggie Smythe (Image: GMP Bolton Central)

Maggie, 29 - who worked as a cleaner at Bolton bus station and has a three-year-old daughter - was last seen on Saturday, January 26, at her home on Swinside Road, in Breightmet.

Det Chief Inspector Stuart Wilkinson of GMP’s Major Incident Team said officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses or anyone with further information about the case.

He said: “Forensic enquiries are ongoing at the scene where Maggie’s body was found, so there may be officers in and around the area over the next few days.

“We continue to support her family through this horrendous time, and we are determined to piece together what happened so that we can give Maggie’s family the answers they deserve.

GMP have returned to the sight in Breightmet (Image: ABNM Photography)

“We are still keen to hear from anyone who has any information and might not yet have come forward. If you saw anything suspicious, even if it seemed small or insignificant at the time, then please get in touch with us as soon as possible as your information could be vital to this investigation."

Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 9908, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.